Cricket betting at p baji — bet on every match from BPL to the World Cup
T20, ODI or Test — p baji offers a wide range of markets, live odds, and a straightforward payment experience across every format. A betting platform built for cricket fans in Bangladesh.
T20 to Test — how betting differs by format
Each of cricket's three formats has a distinct character from a betting perspective. Understanding each format makes it easier to choose the right market.
T20 Cricket
T20 is the fastest format — matches end in just 20 overs. In Bangladesh, BPL and the international T20 World Cup are the most popular T20 competitions. The situation on the field can shift with every ball, making T20 the most active format for live betting. The run rate fluctuates over by over, so total runs markets stay particularly busy here.
ODI Cricket
The pace of a 50-over ODI is relatively steady. ICC World Cups, Champions Trophy events, and bilateral series are mostly played in this format. How many runs will be scored in the powerplay, or who will be the top batsman — these markets are especially popular in ODIs. Bettors assess the run difference between the two innings to set their bets.
Test Cricket
The five-day Test is cricket's most complex and lengthy format. Pitch conditions, weather, and the depth of the batting lineup all play an important role in betting. A draw is a valid result, so markets are divided across three outcomes — Team A win, Team B win, or draw. Series match winner and innings-based markets are popular in Test betting.
The competitions where most bets are placed in Bangladesh
Cricket fans in Bangladesh show the most interest in BPL — the country's own franchise league where local and overseas stars play together. Interest in IPL and the T20 World Cup is also widespread. Bangladesh national team matches — the Bangladesh Tigers — always attract a different level of betting activity.
For all these tournaments, markets on p baji stay open from before the match right through to live play. With multiple markets available per match, bettors can place bets according to their own preference.
The seven most popular cricket markets
Having a clear understanding of each market makes it easier to decide when placing a bet.
Match Winner
Which team will win the match — this is the most straightforward market. Example: in a match between Team A and Team B, you bet on Team A. If Team A wins, your bet is successful.
Good for beginnersToss Winner
Which team will win the toss before the match starts — this is a standalone market. In Test and ODI cricket, knowing the pitch conditions makes this market more meaningful.
Pre-matchTop Batsman
Which batter will score the most runs in the match — bets in this market are placed by considering the batting order and current form. Example: you bet that a particular batter from Team A will score the most runs.
Individual performanceTotal Runs Over/Under
Whether the runs scored in an innings or across the whole match will exceed a set number — that is the question this market answers. Example: will the first innings of a T20 produce more than 160 runs?
Score analysisMulti Bet
Multiple selections are combined into a single bet. All selections must be correct to win — even one wrong selection voids the entire bet. More selections mean a higher potential return, but also higher risk.
High riskFirst Wicket Partnership
How many runs the two openers will score together — whether it will be above or below a set number is the market. Example: will more than 30 runs be scored before the first wicket falls?
Innings openingHandicap Betting
To create an artificial balance between a stronger and a weaker team, one team is given a run or wicket advantage. The result is calculated factoring in that handicap — this can be understood without any stake or return example.
Advanced marketDecimal, fractional and American odds — what is the difference?
Odds are displayed in three different formats across various platforms. Before you start betting at p baji, it is worth understanding all three formats.
| Odds Format | Team A (not favourite) | Team B (favourite) |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.50 | 1.80 |
| Fractional | 3/2 | 4/5 |
| American | +150 | -125 |
Example — betting on Team A to win
Stake ৳500, Team A odds 2.50 (decimal) = 3/2 (fractional) = +150 (American)
If Team A wins — return ৳1,250 (৳750 profit + ৳500 stake back).
If Team A loses — the full ৳500 is lost.
Example — Team B as favourite
Team B odds 1.80 (decimal) = 4/5 (fractional) = -125 (American)
Stake ৳500 — if Team B wins, return is ৳900 (৳400 profit). In the American format, a minus (-) sign indicates how much you need to stake to win ৳100.
Odds shift the moment a wicket falls — in-play betting
Live or in-play betting is a completely different experience from pre-match betting. Every event during the match — a wicket, a boundary, a change in run rate — instantly affects the odds. For example: if Team A reaches 90 runs for 1 wicket after 10 overs, their winning odds will shorten and Team B's odds will lengthen.
Once the powerplay ends and the middle overs begin, the run rate shifts — at that point the over/under market is reset. If only 15 runs are needed off the last over, the odds on the team being backed will be very low by then — meaning in-play betting is a game of timely decisions.
In the live betting section at p baji, you can place bets while viewing the real-time scorecard. This feature is directly accessible after p baji Login.
Football and other sports betting — how it differs from cricket
At p baji you can bet not only on cricket but also on football and other sports. Each sport has its own betting structure.
Football Betting
In football, match winner, correct score, goals over/under, and both teams to score (BTTS) markets are most popular. In-play betting is available here too, just as in cricket. However, a draw is a common result in football, so markets are split three ways (1X2) — unlike T20 and ODI cricket, where draws do not normally occur. A substitution or red card in football can cause odds to shift suddenly.
Cricket vs other sports
Cricket has overs, wicket, and powerplay-based markets that exist in no other sport. In Test cricket, with matches running over five days, session-based betting is also possible. Football, tennis, and basketball have set- or half-based betting, but cricket's innings structure sets it apart. Cricket is the most popular sport in Bangladesh, so cricket markets here offer the greatest variety.
Some practical advice for cricket betting
Betting is a form of entertainment — keep that in mind as you read the tips below.
- Choose markets based on format: If high scoring is expected in a T20, the total runs market may be relevant; in Test cricket, pitch conditions matter more.
- Focus on one market at a time: Rather than placing bets across many markets at once, staying focused on one or two makes the betting experience more enjoyable.
- Set a budget: Keep your betting within your monthly entertainment budget. If you lose a bet, it is better not to chase the loss by placing more bets.
- No rushing in live betting: In-play odds change fast, but take a moment before each bet — make decisions based on judgement, not emotion.
- Be careful with multi bets: In a multi bet, one wrong selection loses the whole bet — the more selections you add, the higher the risk.
For more advice on betting responsibly, read our Responsible Gaming page.
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